US Bridges

County Highway over M Br Verdigris Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · 8W 3.2S of Verdigre · Structure no. C005404610P

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over M Br Verdigris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over M Br Verdigris Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesM Br Verdigris Creek
Location8W 3.2S of Verdigre
RouteCounty Highway 0P46
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5506, -98.1995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over M Br Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over M Br Verdigris Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over M Br Verdigris Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over M Br Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over M Br Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.